Designers & Makers Day

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An exclusive and informative session for aspiring designers and makers and learn about the behind-the-scenes higher education programs at NIDA


18 Sep 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm

Designers & Makers Day

Join us for an informative and inspiring opportunity for aspiring designers and makers to come behind-the-scenes at NIDA, and explore our tertiary programs for emerging creatives including Costume, Design for Performance, Props and Effects, Set Construction Technologies, Technical Theatre and Specialist Make-up Services.

NIDA’s Designers & Makers Day on Thursday 18 September offers special access to our dedicated creative spaces, and the opportunity to speak to key teaching staff and students, as well as receive tips for your application and portfolio.

Designers and Makers Day offers two available sessions: 10:00 am – 12.30 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Both sessions include a welcome address and guided tour of our workshops and studios.

Sessions will include presentations focusing on:

Set Construction Technologies

Props and Effects

Costume

Design for Performance

Technical Theatre – Sound and Lighting Design

Specialist Make-up Services

Registration is essential, places are limited.

Applications are now open for 2026.

Book your 1:1 online chat with a Course Leader

Unable to make our Designers & Makers Day event but keen to get some advice? Book a one-on-one chat with a Course Leader and ask any further questions you may have about the course or application process.

Visit our course pages for more information.